National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day, celebrated on November 15, serves as a helpful reminder to tackle the often-overlooked task of cleaning out your fridge. This day encourages you to remove expired items, forgotten leftovers, and anything pushed to the back too long. It’s especially timely right before the holiday season, so you have space for all the delicious dishes you’ll be making.
Beyond tossing old food, this day is about organizing and maintaining a cleaner kitchen. Did you know that a typical refrigerator harbors 1.14 million bacteria of 1,900 varieties per square centimeter? Once odors start appearing, bacteria growth is already out of control, making it even more important to clean regularly. Wipe down shelves, defrost the freezer, and give your fridge a thorough scrub to ensure a fresh, hygienic space for your food.
How Can I Celebrate National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day?
Celebrating is simple and straightforward—get to cleaning! Start by removing everything from your fridge. This will make it easier to see what needs to go and what can stay. Wipe down all the surfaces with warm, soapy water, paying close attention to the nooks and crannies where spills and crumbs like to hide. If your fridge has removable shelves and drawers, take them out and give them a thorough wash.
Once it’s all clean, check expiration dates on condiments, sauces, and other items you tend to forget about. Reorganize the remaining items to make sure your fridge stays fresh and easy to navigate. You’ll not only have a clean refrigerator but also feel better prepared for all the holiday cooking ahead.
When is National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day Celebrated?
If you’re ready to mark your calendar for a day of fridge cleaning, here’s when National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day will take place over the next several years. It’s always celebrated on November 15, so you can count on it as the perfect pre-holiday prep!
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | November 15, Friday |
| 2025 | November 15, Saturday |
| 2026 | November 15, Sunday |
| 2027 | November 15, Monday |
| 2028 | November 15, Wednesday |
| 2029 | November 15, Thursday |
| 2030 | November 15, Friday |
If you enjoy the satisfaction of a clean and organized space, you might want to mark these similar holidays on your calendar:
- National Clean Your Pantry Day (November 10)
- National Organize Your Home Office Day (2nd Tuesday in March)
- National Get Organized Day (April 26)
This holiday is a great opportunity to start fresh before the holidays. Give your fridge the attention it deserves and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a tidy kitchen!
Before You Go:
We have many more national days lists for you to explore.
- Food-related national days: complete list of national food days, pasta & noodles days, vegan & vegetarian days, mushroom days, ice-cream days, pizza days, coffee days, chocolate days, wine days, alcohol & drinking days.
- Non-food national days: National Days Calendars 2024-2025 (check out the printable calendars in my Etsy shop), National Days for Teachers, and a wide array of special lists such as cat days, dog days, animal days, cleaning & organizing days, book days, music days, family & relationships days, national days for women, stationery days and even Harry Potter days.
- Country-specific national days: Australian national days, more coming soon.
